Use personal
flotation devices (PFD's): PFD's are required equipment. Wear
them.
Make
sure your passengers remain seated: sitting on the buoyancy
tubes may be comfortable at rest or at low speeds provided your
passengers use the grab line. At planning speeds, in rough water
or during sharp turns, all passengers should position themselves
in seats or on the floor. We will take no responsibility if this
warning is disregarded.
No
bow riding: Bow riding is illegal in most areas and is
extremely dangerous.
Be especially
careful when docking:
Arms
and legs may be injured if they are outside the kayak.
Keep
clear of swimmers and divers: Always avoid areas where
divers/swimmers are in the water. Keep a sharp lookout especially when
operating near beaches and launch sites.
OBSERVE THE RULES OF
THE SEA. LEARN TO CONTROL YOUR KAYAK CORRECTLY AND TO RESPECT THE
NAVIGATION RULES. TAKE A KAYAKING SAFETY COURSE TO IMPROVE YOUR
KNOWLEDGE. ALWAYS OPERATE WITH COURTESY AND RESPECT.
Mooring
and towing:
For
mooring: use the lateral D-rings
NOTE
: WHEN MOORED, THE SELF BAILERS SHOULD REMAIN OPEN TO DRAIN THE
RAIN WATER.For
towing:
Inflatables should always be towed using a bridle; never use a single
line attached to the bow handle. Use the 2 lateral D-rings made for this
purpose.
Lifting -
Davits:
WHEN
BEING HOISTED OR PLACED ON DAVITS, THE KAYAK MUST BE EMPTY (NO
PASSENGER, NO EQUIPMENT) AND TIPPED TOWARD THE REAR. SELF
BAILERS SHOULD REMAIN OPEN TO DRAIN THE RAIN WATER.
